File Sharing & Peer to Peer (57 programs)

uTorrent
3.2
Free
One-stop solution for easy downloading
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Search for torrents quickly. Lightweight and fast. Works in the background. Doesn’t take too much space. Is free to download and use.
CONS: Doesn’t work with Mac OS Catalina.
Vuze (Azureus)
3.7
Free
Super fast and media rich bit-torrent client
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Fast download times. Free to use. Highly customisable. Can be configured to work only with VPNs. Returns a huge number of hits.
CONS: Bloated compared to other P2P apps. Tries to install toolbars.
eMule
3
Free
eMule is a P2P download manager
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: It uses its own method of file sharing. You may use torrents with it. The GUI is easy to understand.
CONS: Each update will fix and create a bug. eMule torrents are not popular enough yet to be worthwhile. The social media functions are fairly redundant outside of academia.
qBittorrent
3.7
Free
Easy to use BitTorrent client with lots of options
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Very easy to set up and use. Built-in search engine. Torrent creator. Web interface.
CONS: Search engine requires the installation of a special plug-in.
FrostWire
3
Free
Frostwire is a torrent client with tons of features
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Built in media player and previewer. Keep track of files with a good UI. Browse for torrents in-app.
CONS: At the basic level just another torrent client.
Transmission
4.1
Free
Open-source torrent client for desktop
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Fast and lightweight. Easy to use. Support for BitTorrent v2 and Hybrid torrents.
CONS: No proxy support. Struggles with multiple active torrents.
Bitlord
4.8
Free
Stream and download at the same time
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Easy torrent-searching. Can stream videos while downloading. Has Chromecast support. Integrated with OpenSubtitles.
CONS: Often mistaken for malware. Some terms and features are different compared to most similar programs.
LetsView
4.8
Free
Screen mirroring program
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Offers essential tools for casting. Supports cross-platform compatibility. Includes drawing and mark up tool.
CONS: Limited connection time.
aMule
3.3
Free
aMule: Free File Sharing & Peer to Peer Program for Mac
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Xtorrent
3.2
Trial version
Clever Bittorrent client with powerful search tool
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Torrentcasts. Powerful search tool. Send files to specific folders.
CONS: Doesn't let you create torrents. Interface can get crowded.
SoulseeX
3.2
Free
Get music via P2P
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Quick connection to Soulseek network. Chat with other users.
CONS: Not updated for a while. Multi window interface can be confusing. Quite buggy.
rTorrent
4.4
Free
A free to download, Bit Torrent client
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Absolutely Free to Use. Provides Access to Almost Limitless Amounts of Downloads.
CONS: Somewhat Barebones Compared to Competitors. Not Always Clear Whether Torrents Are Available Without License.
Deluge
3.5
Free
A free (gpl) app for Mac, by Deluge Team
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
MediaGet
3.3
Free
Software Application to Locate and Download Online Files
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: This software has been rated highly by trusted third-party providers. A dedicated application is available for Android tablets and smartphones.
CONS: Torrents may sometimes be incorrectly identified as "dead" when they are active. This system requires 4G speeds in order to function optimally.
Folx Torrent Client
3.5
Free
Fast and intuitive torrent client
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Easy to use. Fast and lightweight. Splitting downloads into threads. Smart Tagging.
CONS: Its advanced features are freely available with other solutions.
Tomato Torrent
3.5
Free
Simple and stable bittorrent
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Uses up little memory. Quick resume. Stable and simple. Create your trackers. Use AppleScripts.
CONS: Limited features.
Butter Project
3.8
Free
A free open-source video streaming app for programmers
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: It is designed for easy forking so you won’t have to change your core a lot. The modular design makes it easy to use as a base for streaming apps.
CONS: The tool is not very popular and there is only a small online forum community. You need a fair amount of programming skill for the post-install bug-hunt.
MP3 Rocket
3.1
Free
LimeWire-based file sharing network
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Tabbed interface. Easy to navigate and search.
CONS: Searches don't return results.
XDonkey
3.7
Free
Excellent and functional Mldonkey client
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: xDonkey is good to find files. Advanced search tool.
CONS: Old interface. Not updated for a while.
SolarSeek
3
Free
Intuitive SoulSeek client for Mac
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Simple interface. Chatting with other users.
CONS: Not updated for a while. Slightly unstable.